Adult-ish: The Brains, the Boundaries, and the Box of Chocolates 🍫

Is it "Adulting" or just "Adult-ish"? 💘It’s Valentine’s Eve, and on Main Event Mamas, we’re balancing the heart-shaped chocolates with some hard-hitting reality. This week, we’re diving into the "Adult-ish" phase—that awkward transition where our teens are legally adults but their brains (and bank accounts) are still catching up.From the historical quirks of the age of majority to why your 18-year-old still needs a "Life Skills Audit," we’re talking about how to launch them successfully without losing your mind. Then, we pivot to the holiday of the hour: Valentine’s Day. Is it a romantic milestone or just a marketing masterpiece?Inside the episode:The "Adult-ish" Brain: Why the transition to 18 isn’t an overnight switch.The Launch Toolkit: Co-living agreements and teaching financial transparency.The V-Day Vibe Check: Personal stories, historical origins, and managing expectations in your relationship.Follow us for your weekly dose of parenting real talk!